10am update – opening chop

US equities open in chop mode, leaning on the downward side. VIX is churning the 26/25s. WTIC printed $41.72… with background chatter from the house of Saud… threatening the shorts.

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VIX’60min

Summary

Well… opening chop… and whilst we’re currently leaning on the weak side, an upward swing could be expected, not least from 11am onward… for what is Quadruple Witching.


notable stock: TSLA

The s/t speculative buyers continue to pile in.

notable Dow component: MSFT

Yesterday’s hollow red reversal candle has already played out.

notable stock: AMD

Early options… in the Oct’ $85 CALLS.
Major Zen’3 announcement due Oct’8th

notable miner: KGC

Kinross Gold raises production outlook, and agrees to start paying dividends again. Upgraded by Scotiabank 9.50>11.00. A good little miner, although the more conservative will lean to NEM and GOLD.